Mourinho risks FA wrath with attack on 'ridiculous' Poll

Jose Mourinho launched a fierce attack on referee Graham Poll after Tottenham finally ended their Chelsea hoodoo with their first League win over their west London rivals in more than 16 years.

After facing fresh criticism from Uefa president Lennart Johansson for behaving like a "kid who didn't get a toy he had been promised", the Chelsea coach duly played up to the description by blaming Poll for two key decisions which helped condemn the Premiership champions to only their second defeat of the season.

First Poll disallowed a first-half header from Didier Drogba for a foul by John Terry on Ledley King. Then in the second half he sent off Terry, the England captain, for two bookings, the second for pulling King's shirt in the box as he attacked a corner.

To be fair to Mourinho, both decisions looked harsh and gave Spurs the opportunity to stage a thrilling comeback at White Hart Lane.

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And, putting his attack on Poll to one side, it should be said that, in stark contrast to events at Upton Park, the Portuguese showed great dignity in defeat by hugging Tottenham boss Martin Jol, shaking his players by the hand and clapping the home crowd at the end.

But despite that Mourinho could nevertheless still face Football Association censure over his latest remarks against a referee after he accused the Tring official of trying to steal the show from the players. He was particularly angry that Terry was dismissed while Tottenham's Hossam Ghaly received only a yellow card for elbowing Chelsea's Michael Essien.

"I can't understand why Mr Poll wants to be part of the show," said Mourinho. "The show is Chelsea and Tottenham. To give a red card to a player for contact in the box when he is attacking is ridiculous.

"I don't understand why Terry was sent off. I saw it on TV and I cannot find a reason. He says he sent Terry off because he was pulling Ledley King but kept Ghaly on the pitch when he gave a clear elbow on Michael Essien's face.

"I have thought for a long time that referees should come to press conferences after the match. But it would be a fake press conference because they would come with their excuses."

On Drogba's disallowed goal, he added: "Instead of looking at the ball and Drogba, he was looking at Terry 20 metres away.

"His vision is amazing. We have had two matches with him and lost five points this season."

The defeat leaves Chelsea three points behind Manchester United at the top of the Premiership, but Mourinho said: "I prefer to be three points in front but it's not a big drama."

For Spurs, their first win over Chelsea in 32 League matches sparked scenes of wild celebration at White Hart Lane. Jol said: "This has been a great week for the club, first in Europe and then a win against the champions.

"People kept saying you have never beaten a top side and that was a bit annoying, and after today we have done that. It was a great performance."

Striker Robbie Keane, whose wonderful piece of skill set up winger Aaron Lennon for the winning goal, added: "It was tremendous for the players and the supporters. It's been a long time coming.

"Aaron is a pleasure to play with and a tremendous talent. England are very lucky to have a player like him.

"We can build on this. To beat a team like Chelsea with all their stars will give us tremendous confidence."